Seasonal Bakery Assistant (Fixed Term)

Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Freshly cooked hot meals while at work

Free drinks and snacks

Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products

Health benefits (health cash plan, etc

Wellbeing support and EAP

Pension schemes and life assurance

Flexible working options

Potential additional holidays purchase

Job summary

Bettys & Taylors Group in Harrogate is hiring 20 Seasonal Bakery Assistants for our Craft Bakery in Starbeck. Roles run Aug–Dec 2026 across departments including Pastry, Confectionery, Cake Decorating, Fulfilment, Despatch, and Hygiene.

You will assist with production, packing, and despatch of festive products, working shifts from early morning to evening. Full training provided; no prior bakery experience required.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals eager to help create the Bettys Christmas experience.
• Able to work in a busy, fast-paced bakery environment.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Pride in producing high-quality work and consistency.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production, baking and finishing of bakery products including Fat Rascals.
• Pack freshly made products and apply labels to specification.
• Prepare products for safe, timely despatch to five Café Tea Rooms.
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety and hygiene throughout the bakery.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet production targets during peak times.

Skills

Team player

Busy environment

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Job description

Are you looking to be part of the magic behind Christmas at Bettys? Our Craft Bakery in Starbeck is preparing for our busiest and most exciting season, and we're looking for 20 Seasonal Bakery Assistants to join our team on a temporary basis between August and December 2026.

Working at the heart of our bakery operation, you'll help make, bake, pack and distribute the much-loved products that our customers enjoy throughout the festive season. We have opportunities across several departments, including:

• Pastry
• Confectionery
• Cake Decorating
• Fulfilment
• Despatch
• Hygiene

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on the area you work in, your duties may include:

• Assisting with the production, baking and finishing of our bakery products, including our famous Fat Rascals.
• Packing freshly made handcrafted products and applying labels accurately to specification.
• Preparing products for safe and timely despatch to our five Café Tea Rooms.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene throughout the bakery.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure production targets are met during our busiest period.

Available Shifts

We have a variety of shift patterns available, including:

• 6:00am - 2:00pm
• 8:00am - 4:00pm
• 1:00pm - 9:00pm

About You

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who would like to play a part in creating the Bettys Christmas experience and who are available to work between August and December 2026.

You will:

• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Be comfortable working in a busy and fast-paced environment.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Take pride in producing high-quality work.
• Be reliable, flexible and committed to maintaining high standards.

No previous bakery or food production experience is required. Full training will be provided, so this is a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in a rewarding seasonal role.

Join us this Christmas and help bring Bettys' festive favourites to life!

About Us - Great People, Great Culture

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, delighting customers, and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and values, and we know our talented people set us apart. That’s where you come in.

We are committed to offering a welcoming, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and we welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Don’t worry if you do not meet 100% of the job requirements listed above - if you fulfil most of the skills and experiences we're looking for, please apply as we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer You

You’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and overall wellbeing.

On top of a competitive salary, we offer:

• A discretionary profit-share bonus scheme paid quarterly (11.9% average over the last three years).
• A generous, flexible and inclusive range of family-friendly benefits to support you through every stage of life. These include enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave arrangements, flexible working options, paid time off for caring responsibilities, and emergency family leave.
• Freshly cooked hot meals while at work, along with free drinks and snacks.
• Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products
• A range of health benefits, including a health cash plan, health assessments, flu jabs and more.
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (free and independent service offering free counselling and health and wellbeing resources).
• The option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional holidays.
• Pension schemes and life assurance.
• And more.

We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to take control of their career and make the most of:

• On-the-job learning
• External training programmes
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Internal 1:1 coaching schemes

Application and Interview Process

• There will be one interview process for this role, and this will consist of a competency-based interview.

The hiring manager will pick up any information provided in your application and get in touch with you to talk about what could support you.

We may close this vacancy early in the event we receive a high volume of applications.